It was the perfect ending to the three-game week. On Sunday night, Chivas USA earned a 1-0 victory over D.C. United in the right place, at home in the StubHub Center. Not only did the Goats get three points, but they were able to earn their second consecutive victory at home.

The win did not come easy as the Red-and-White struggled to keep the Eastern Conference team at ease during the first half, after D.C. United took four shots on goal and maintained 60% of the ball possession. Led by Head Coach Jose Luis Real, Chivas USA returned to the second half to give their rival a fight, taking seven shots on goal and eventually, getting the game-winning tally.

“In my opinion, Chivas are getting better game-by-game, but in this game, in the first 20 minutes, we had big problems; our team was not good,” Coach Real said in a post-game conference. “I liked the second half very much; [Erick Torres] Cubo scored again. Our team played very well on many occasions in the second half. D.C. were a very good team in the last play of the game. For Chivas, it has never been easy. All the games for Chivas are never easy. But I’m happy because the second half was good and we won.”

The game changer came in the 51st minute of the match, as Edgar Mejia sent in a ball into the box, that was slightly deflected by midfielder Bryan de la Fuente. Forward Erick “Cubo” Torres was able to get to the end of the ball and push it past goalkeeper Bill Hamid to earn three points for the Red-and-White. Sunday’s goal was the seventh in nine games for the 20 year-old Mexican forward.

“Cubo is another one of the most important players for Chivas USA. He scores goals but he always works for the team. His personality and mentality are strong. He’s a very important player for Chivas,” Real said about the youngster.

Chivas USA will have a couple of days to recover and begin preparations ahead of their next match, a home game against the Portland Timbers next Saturday, Sept. 14. The Goats will return to training at the StubHub Center’s Field 6 on Monday morning. For all the latest news and updates on the club, follow us on Twitter: @cdchivasusa.